Carl - I speak for everyone when I say well done. Not only on smashing an incredibly tough water, and persevering, but for the story telling, cinematography and world class editing. I’m so blessed to call you a friend and I love seeing how you push yourself to the limits for the entertainment of your fans and followers. Keep up the exceptional work, and stay in touch ❤️

The editing, the adventure, the fish, the whole film.. Everything is just perfect!!

"We've done it" Says it all about you as a person. Well done mate, keep it up!

Hi Carl, I know you probably won’t read this but I just want you to know that your videos are like therapy for me. I watch them whenever I’m relaxing or doing something where I can divide my concentration between the task and one of your videos. You inspire me to get better at fishing and to try new techniques and approaches. Thank you for your work and keep up your wonderful style, there really are only a very few creators who stand out like this for me.

Best video yet, your tenacity, and determination sets this channel above all others. Really felt your despair and elation. So much graft put in, and your triumph thoroughly deserved. This was EPIC on every level. Well done, mate. Plus zavs barbecues looked amazing. 10/10, Al!

So I had all my tackle stolen in December, it really knocked my confidence and passion for carp fishing knowing how long it will take to buy it all back. But watching this video has re-sparked something and given me the motivation to start to rebuild my kit, thank you! Awesome video!

What a brilliant video. I think what makes the videos on your channel stand out is your ability to tell a story. You can really take someone on the journey of all the emotions with you.

Awesome story! Thank you. I can relate to the fact of not having success at a new venue but keep wanting to go back. Same thing happened to me when I started fishing a park lake this year. I just had to go back. And only landed a carp on my 5th session. The feeling is amazing! Keep up the good work. You have no idea the impact that all of your videos had on my success as an angler. So much so that I can now help other people and young kids who are starting to fish. My first piece of advice to them are to go and watch all your videos.

Stunning mirror Carl, persistently using your watercraft payed off. Looking forward to your next adventure 🎣

The quality of the videos just gets better and better and for all that hard work over they days shows you should never give up no matter how challenging it may get

A bittersweet session with one that got away but also an advocate for perseverance paying off. You must be so proud of landing that beauty chuffed for you bud. That memory of catching that mirror on an incredibly tough water will last a lifetime

the editing, story telling, music choice, amzing fish, evverything about this video was just amazing. one of your best videos from the last year. looking forward to the next ones!!!

Without a doubt, best video yet.. 👌 So much time for these campaign videos.. Monumental effort well done Carl. 😃

Absolutely amazing Carl,brilliant mate,even my 8 year old daughter couldn’t take her eyes off the screen and said at the end how good she thought it was, I’d say it’s one of your best yet👍

I’ve been trying to make a good fishing video for months but I can’t quite get them good enough. Every time I watch one of Carl’s videos it inspires me to try again. It’s hard as I’m only 12 years old and since no one I know has a clue about fishing. I’ve learned everything from your channel Carl. Thanks for everything

That’s next level stuff for your channel Carl, the scale of the campaign and the dedication and effort a film like that must take from the other end of the country. It’s fair to say you’ve done yourself proud on both counts-an amazing fish and a captivating, beautifully shot and edited professional film. Sit back and take in all the compliments-you’ve definitely earned them with this one🙂.

I have wanted to fish this "lake" for 30 years and often wondered what was in it. Thank you for answering my wonderings. Green is my natural colour, honest. Looking forward to more episodes.

"he has a lake in his back garden" yeah I was not expecting that place!!! Awesome and very jealous!

Carl just watched this and listened to ur podcast big respect to u ur honesty and passion is so inspirational love what ur doing and what ur about can relate to so much of it myself well done mate keep doing it stay true xx

Nobody does B roll better than Carl Smith, period.

Your content just keeps getting better and better mann, dare I say it..... Carl and Alex becoming just Carl has improved BOTH of your channels for the best. So so glad it didn't go the other way for either of you 👌

thank you so much carl for getting me into fishing! im 11 and only started in November but since then i have been obsessed with fishing and going in my free time. thanks again carl, Max

Carl , been watching the Channel for years and the videos always impress me every time but this one was exceptional. You are mega at what you do! Thanks for a great watch and making a Sunday morning fun 👌

Congratz Carl, this video was so inspiring for me. It is a lesson to never lose hope and keeping on the work cause it will get payed out. Sometimes all it needs is some patience. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Best wishes from germany

At the edge of my seat for the whole video! With your knowledge you done the right thing to carry on, which paid off massively in my opinion. Great video Carl.

nice to see you going out there and doing it, local lad myself but never had permission! buzzin to see the tales are true

True essence of the campaign videos of old, the videos that truly inspired me to Pursue fishing over the last 10 years.

Just fantastic. My whole family enjoys your videos. And your persistence is commendable

Carl you have come such a long way I have seen ur insta posts and I’ve been waiting for for this has been my favourites KZfaq stories much respect for you and Alex alike keep up the videos

What a fantastic video, Karl! And what an unbelievably beautiful carp! I applaud your tenacity!. The reward is massive! I actually had tears in my eyes when you landed the fish!

Thanks Carl for always explaining rig set ups in some form, many fishing videos miss this but and it makes all the difference :)

What an awesome watch I loved every minute of that Carl, well done for persevering and not giving in, a man of my own heart. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

Best episode you’ve done yet can’t wait for the next one ☝️

Really appreciate your efforts on all aspects the diary , editing, traffic and pain of the lost fish great effort Carl and zav.

Dude, thank you. What an amazing effort, and bringing us along with via amazingly delivered content. You, the production and most importantly that fish, simply top class.

There is something about the unknown . It has a feeling I think that's better than hitting a water knowing that there's a 40lber . The phonecall from Ali , a reasonably well known angler 🤣 I'd lose my mind with a phonecall from a legend like that . Love the content keep up all the hard work and it will always pay off 👌

You're an extremely lucky chap to be allowed to fish that lake,I know they have armed security on hand.ive always dreamt of fishing it but I'm happy to see you catch one from it, well done,an awesome result 👍

Carl never give up bro keep pushing you did a good job and to catch the same carp Ali did 20 years later was incredible congrats and well done.

What a amazing campaign. Your videos always inspired me to never give up when having a target fish. Can't wait for the next video!

Love it Carl! The story telling and the filming / editing is exceptional & inspirational. Loved the whole atmosphere of the vlog. It looked a special place I can't wait for the sequel!

Wow just wow!! I'm so glad I found your channel many years ago watching how you've grown and learned so much in your life is truly inspirational thankyou for another amazing film👍❤️

Great Great video Carl, as we all know it can become testing to keep pushing after so many blank sessions, I admire and respect your determination to catch from that lake, top man 👍👌

Absolutely stunning! The location, the lake, you're storytelling, and that 35 pound carp at the end, all stunning! You're videos are getting better and better every upload! Cant wait for the next one,

Fantastic! A real adventure. Glad it came good in the end.

this video reminds my why i choose fishing, going on a new lake and never know what youre gonna catch /if you"re gonna catch makes you want do do it more and more, never to give up even you're gonna have sessions with no fish at the end of your line. For me this video it's by far the best one you're ever made. Keep up the good work , i'm sure we're gonna see so much more amazing videos !!!

Thank You so much, Carl! Your level of determination is truly inspiring ! I often use it in my own fishing adventures as a reminder to never give up... I am very grateful to you for that!

Well done guys!! You both put in the time and percerveird to bag a lump, well done hats off to you 👏

Carl, what can I say apart from thank you. All your hard work, frustration, long drives and efforts! What a brilliant and enjoyable film so well put together. Keep it up 👌

Once again amazing video and unbelievable effort well done Carl for all of the good work u make for us 🎣🐟

Amazing…. Simply amazing!!!What a story in a beautifull place with a iconic fish!!! Immense avventure! Greating fron Italy

Excellent! You certainly put the work in for that one.

Once again you have certainly excelled at producing some of the best fishing experiences on KZfaq. Very well done to you and the team. Amazing content that just keeps getting better and better !

Thank you Carl. You continue to push the boundaries of fishing films on the KZfaq, you are becoming one of the best!!

Well done I do admire your perseverance and dedication to angling. Brilliant 👍

One of your best videos yet carl and team. Loved it,some amazing footage from the drone and oh yeah the mirror wasn't too bad either! Well done and willlook forward to part 2 & 3 & 4

I regularly pass that lake and have done for years , in the past it was possible to see the expanse of the lake and would stop and watch and would regularly see signs , but as times changed fences went up and seeing the lake was impossible from the road . Im sure like many anglers who pass this lake wondering what it holds it’s great to know our dreaming was in fact worthwhile, and to see such a beautiful fish on the bank really is special . Well fished , and deserved following your dream as a young man and making your hobby your job gave you this opportunity 👏

Possibly been my favourite ever film produced from you, been watching for many years must be 8+, this reminded me of the old videos and this is how I like these videos

Brilliant. Loved the whole episode, superbly put together and told.

Incredible work Carl! Keep that head up and get content out when you can. Every film is amazing and inspirational👌 All the best from 🇨🇦

This is what carp fishing is all about. I've lived this journey a few times on some different campaigns here in Michigan, making this film extremely relatable: the driving, the blanking, zero signs of carp, almost no information, the poor access, and most disheartening, your own mom and other close people telling you that it's a waste of time. But when you do finally land that one fish, the experience is almost incomprehensible.

The efforts that go into your channel are greatly appreciated. One of the best going 👌

Wonderful video. Love your content. It has brought me back to fishing and I am so grateful for that.

Saturday is usually a slow day for videos from the people I subscribe to. It is always a treat to see a Fish with Carl video on Saturdays (as it would be any other day of the week). But this week I feel super lucky! The Fishing Tutorials video came out (which was awesome) AND a Fish with Carl video. That should hold me over for a while. Cheers Carl!

Unbelievable Carl as always! You really show the true passion and meaning to fishing in its finest art form, never change 👌

WOW Carl, every detail of this video was just EPIC very well done mate so happy for you. Oh and loving the pond and the new fish looks awesome great job 👏 👏👏

Congratulations Carl, champion catch, brilliant bit of filming too 👍🏻👌🏼🥸keep up the great content, been following you for ages now and improving - onwards and upwards; enjoying the channel a lot again now since Alex’s departure to field’s afresh ; well done your hard work is paying off.

Lovely content love these videos there so amazing well done for all of theses videos I enjoy them soo much can’t wait for more!! 🙏

I don’t carp fish anymore but your videos still keep me interested, pure not full of plugs and adverts for crap no one really needs. Stay true to this style on film it’s pure and how it should. Dude I salute you 👊🏻🙌🏻

That’s why fishing is such a fantastic thing ! Absolutely amazing from you mate! I genuinely felt great when you finally got landed that absolutely stunning fish! Beautiful 🤩 You must go back and try to catch another one of those! Great video, congratulations 👏🏼

One can only say thank for such exceptional, inspirational and valuable free content here. Thank you for all the hard work and inspiration you give for many peoples fishing! We fish a similarly hard and understocked lake here with unknown carp so for sure this piece here will keep us motivated! Take care!

Outstanding, the fish and this video. Top marks, always a pleasure to watch and share the excitement 👌

I love these type of videos. Well done on the carp. That's an absolutely cracking specimen!

Wow!!! Epic adventure, cannot wait for the next installment. What a gem of a venue ❤️

Amazing work Carl, brilliant video with loads of detail. Keep it up.

I love your videos Carl. The effort you go to to provide such amazing quality videos is insane and what really sets you apart from the rest. Keep smashing it brother

As per usual, worth rewatching! Your films (because calling them videos would be a disservice) are always top notch mate! I feel like you should be winning Oscars or whatever awards the world's top filmmakers/anglers are awarded.. many thanks for all your hard work, and keep up the legendary stuff! And also thanks to all your friends and supporters that help make it possible. Safe journeys! Tight lines, wet nets!

Yet another incredible fishing video. Being into photography for many years your videos are just a joy to watch, the footage you and your team get is stunning and the stories you tell in these videos are fantastic. Still can't believe that Mirror was the one you caught. Already looking forward to the next video.

Well Carl & Zav, your dedication & desire has given you the results you deserve! Well done guys, can’t wait to see the rest of the film! Also great filming & some amazing shots! Always a pleasure.👍👍👍

Incredible watch! Loved it, you really have me drawn in to this video as I can relate it to a lake I fish, massive old carp, but only 20 or 30 in 65 acres

Hats off to you..Thats passion for angling and what this channels all about great video

What an absolutely incredible piece of work! Very very well done. YouTubing, fishing and just life in general, many times it isn’t easy and many times people will cast doubt on your opinion this is proof that if you just ignore it and truly follow your gut it will pay off. I hope this is your highest viewed video yet, just amazing work.

Got to say, i really enjoyed this video. I can just imagine that feeling of that first carp. All tour effort and perseverance paid off there didn’t it!! I’ve recently been doing well at a syndicate i joined so feeling all my efforts are starting to pay off there. Great feeling! Top angling chaps!!

The great outdoors it's well worth exploring and you do it with such enthusiasm 👌zav's looks amazing he's a lucky lad 👌

What a video! Best one yet. I’m so glad you perseverance paid off. What an angler

Outstanding content mate. Absolutely brilliant work on all aspects

Awesome fishing in a fantastic location with good company. Beautifully filmed as always! 👍🏻

Wonderful story!! I love this movie. I can totally understand your feelings and reaching the state when you can't accept to fail, it has to work, etc.... I know this too, the despair. And it feels so great when you finally succeed. All of these emotions are captured perfect in this movie to feel with you, great. I was really happy when you two got one. I'm looking forward to the next sessions at mystery Lake.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! The carp world needed this, and I can't wait for part 2.

Brilliant vid Carl…….production / quality is top notch. Beautiful fish too. Thanks for sharing.

The best fishing vid I have watched , I was willing you on the whole time . Incredibly well filmed and you deserve all the success you get . Well done !

Story telling was amazing, has really inspired me. I'm knew to carp fishing and this has really inspired me. Thanks so mutch

The choreography on this is world class. As is the fishing. Hats off to you! That lake is absolutely pristine as well. The people who live there are so lucky to have it at their disposal.

What a special carp. Look forward to future sessions at the Mystery Lake 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

Amazing fishing! Fishing is my hobby. Thanks for sharing! Best wishes for your channel

Great watch , beautifully edited and one hell of a back garden. Always good when a plan comes good . Cheers Cal

Awesome Carl. Just shows that persevering can bring rewards. Quality video as always 👍🏻🎣

Well done Carl absolutely fantastic great job keep up the great work

This is bye far the best video iv seen from yourself had me immersed from the outset it’s like I was on the journey with you brilliant work buddy

Oi Carl my carpy brother. This is brilliant man and to catch Sutch a old leviathan and a mega scaly one at that after all the hard work and drive is so rewarding to watch . Thanks for sharing this one with us all . And hope their are more adventures on the mystery lake. Big love Cee-Jay 👊💙👊🎣🎣🎣

Another great film thanks Carl.